how can I get my car to pass smog?

2000 SATURN SL2
142,000 MILES • 1.9L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ALICE VEGA DUBBERLY
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says the car running too rich.
system too rich bank 1.
system too rich bank 2.
Mar 28, 2021 at 1:14 PM
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KASEKENNY
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This is normally due to a misfire or high fuel pressure. Also, it could just be a failed catalytic converter.

So we need to start with what the actual codes were that went with these codes.

Also, here are some guides that talk about this test and some things that you can try but I suspect we are going to have to replace the converter to correct your issue.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/smog-test-inspection-information

https://youtu.be/VQkVL485VTI

Let us know what the codes are and we can go from there. Thanks
Mar 29, 2021 at 5:13 PM